N5222E - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N5222E is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Nathan C in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5222E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A692FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5222E was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5222E. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 18, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH NATHAN C
Address
47230 AUTUMN RD
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-5707
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51511377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A692FF

Additional Details

Registration
N5222E
Serial Number
50522
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00502385

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC